Tie-Rod End Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda MPV. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Inspect the tie-rod end for damage and boot cracks.
- Replace it as necessary.
- Inspect the ball joint for looseness.
- Replace the tie-rod end as necessary.
- Rotate the ball joint five times.
- Set the tie-rod end to a vice.
- Set the SST
and a pull scale to the ball joint, and measure the rotation torque.
- If not within the specification, replace the tie-rod end.
Rotation Torque
0.4-2.5 N.m (3.5-26.0 kgf.cm, 3.1-22.5 in.lbf)
Pull Scale Reading
3.5-25.4 N (0.35-2.60 kgf, 0.8-5.7 lbf)